Dum Dum, 07 January: The day was dawned with an attitude of gratitude to God for the gift of loving, affectionate, smiling and motherly presence of Mother Yvonne in the province for the past two weeks. The day commenced with Morning Prayer animated by Sr. Esther Rani inviting the sisters to sing praises to God for the precious presence of Mother Yvonne.

During the day 40 sisters from various communities of the Province gathered around Mother Yvonne to listen to her exhortations. She encouraged the sisters to accompany the young people, to have always hoped and to cultivate a new face, to be coherent in our faith and to be prophetic in the mission.

In the evening once again sisters gathered around the Eucharistic table, the source and summit of religious life to sing the praises of God: “I will give thanks to you Lord with all my heart…” As a symbolic gesture Sr. Rose Ezarath, Provincial offered a heart with 24 rose flowers representing the 24 communities as a thanksgiving to God for His benevolence and love and in turn Mother Yvonne received and offered it to the Lord.

The celebrant Rev. Fr. Dominic Gomes, the vicar General of the Archdiocese of Kolkata commenced his homily quoting the psalmist “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good”. He so beautifully brought out in his homily the greatness of God, and the beautiful experiences we encompass in our daily life through various people because He will never abandon us in any circumstances of our life. He appreciated the charismatic presence of the FMA and their contribution to the diocese in various fields on behalf Most. Rev. Thomas D’ Souza, Archbishop of Kolkata.  Fr. Dominic profusely thanked Mother Yvonne and wished her God’s blessings through the intercession the saintly founders so that the institute may grow more and more in Jesus and give Jesus to others. The visit of Mother Yvonne  was concluded with a note of thanksgiving.